Magic Corner Update

Things are growing in the magic corner. The mystery flower faded - I now know it was a kind of columbine!



New and wondrous things growing here lately:

Black eyed Susan:



And this mysterious plant. What is it? It wasn't here last year.



At first I thought it might be Chinese lantern, those bright orange, papery pods that are so popular at Halloween. But after some vigorous research (taking all of 5 min on all knowing Google) I kind of
wonder if it might be Cape Gooseberry. All I know is, it wasn't here last year! 

What is the latest mystery plant from this ever surprising garden? Time will tell! 

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